In Tokyo, sakura season began half a month later than in 2023. Late bloomers are expected to last until the end of April, offering much to...
The Imperial Household Agency will post photos and videos of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and may include more imperial family members in the future.
Despite the heated controversies, a recent book about one family's journey from Vietnam reminded me of the rich benefits of America's immigration traditions.
How can a character influence fashion all over the world? We explore Hello Kitty and her ability to inspire by talking to fans and brands like...
The Class 8620 steam locomotive of the "SL Hitoyoshi" was built in 1914. On its retirement day, many railway fans gathered along its route to say...
"Oppenheimer" immerses the audience in the atmosphere of the Manhattan Project, but it does not capture the unimaginable suffering of its victims.
Princess Aiko paid a visit to Ise Jingu to inform the imperial ancestral deity about her university graduation and upcoming role at the Japan Red Cross.
A captivating journey into the imaginative world of a kimono pioneer who inspires others to challenge preconceptions, experiment, and find their unique style.
Some of the diverse and lesser-known individual artworks of 19th-century artist Kawanabe Kyosai are introduced with special features analyzed by the author.
A warm winter and the return of cold weather are thought to be delaying Tokyo's sakura season, with the latest forecast predicting March 27 as the...
An exhibition of modern art at the National Art Center Tokyo explores how growth at the pan-global scale has also led to lives that are increasingly...
At a recent human rights conference, scholars examined China's persecution of the Uyghur ethnic group and its less frequently discussed history and future.